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1. Ancient tomb discovered beneath road in occupied Famagusta

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-tomb-discovered-beneath-road-in-occupied-famagusta

A hidden chapter of Cyprus’ ancient past was unexpectedly uncovered in the occupied port area of Famagusta after a section of the ground collapsed last week and revealed what archaeologists say is a rock-cut tomb dating back to the Hellenistic period....

2. Toxic fungus tied to ‘Pharaoh’s Curse’ yields promising leukemia drug

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/toxic-fungus-tied-to-‘pharaoh-s-curse-yields-promising-leukemia-drug

A fungus once feared as the source of the so-called “Pharaoh’s Curse” has been transformed into a potential treatment for leukemia, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania....

3. Advanced DNA testing helps identify remains mishandled over 40 years ago

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/advanced-dna-testing-helps-identify-remains-mishandled-over-40-years-ago

For the first time, authorities have identified the remains of people who went missing between 1979 and 1981, which were treated with chemicals....

4. Excavation without permit linked to collapse that caused hazardous gas leak in Engomi

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/excavation-without-permit-linked-to-collapse-that-caused-hazardous-gas-leak-in-engomi

A gas leak in Engomi on May 4 was likely caused by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders falling during a landslide near a construction site, authorities said Monday....

5. Stone age surprise in Akamas as discovery shakes up island's prehistoric history

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-stone-age-surprise-in-akamas-as-discovery-shakes-up-island-s-prehistoric-history

It turns out Akamas wasn’t the quiet backwater of ancient Cyprus after all. A new archaeological dig in the northwest part of the peninsula has unearthed artifacts so significant, they’re already changing the narrative on Cyprus’ early prehistory and could change how future development unfolds in the area....

6. Four environmental groups accuse Forestry Department of violating Akamas protection terms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-environmental-groups-accuse-forestry-department-of-violating-akamas-protection-terms

Four environmental organizations have jointly accused Cyprus’s Forestry Department of systematically violating legally binding environmental conditions related to the controversial road network upgrade in Akamas National Forest Park....

7. New health and education complex to transform Lakatamia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/new-health-and-education-complex-to-transform-lakatamia

Investments in Cyprus' health sector are booming, with new hospital units sprouting up across the island....

8. Dutch Royals 'shocked' by divided Nicosia in first Cyprus visit (pics)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dutch-royals-shocked-by-divided-nicosia-in-first-cyprus-visit

The Dutch royal couple's first-ever visit to Cyprus sent a powerful message of solidarity, shining a spotlight on the island's rich history — and its ongoing division....

9. Dutch Royal couple touch down in Larnaca on flight co-piloted by King

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dutch-royal-couple-touch-down-in-cyprus-on-flight-co-piloted-by-king

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands have arrived in Cyprus for a two-day state visit, marking the first-ever official trip of the Dutch Royal Couple to the island. ...

10. Nicosia's old GSP transformed into urban park ready for public use

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-s-old-gsp-transformed-into-urban-park-ready-for-public-use

The long-awaited redevelopment of the old GSP site is nearly complete and is set to be handed over to the Nicosia Municipality in March. ...

11. Parallel projects on Tseriou Ave cause confusion amid €33M overhaul

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parallel-projects-on-tseriou-ave-cause-confusion-amid-€33m-overhaul

The redevelopment of Tseriou Avenue consists of two parallel projects, creating confusion in the area and significant inconvenience for shopkeepers and residents....

12. Old GSP redevelopment nears completion, set to transform Nicosia’s historic centre

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/old-gsp-redevelopment-nears-completion-set-to-transform-nicosia-s-historic-centre

The long-anticipated redevelopment of the old GSP stadium in the heart of Nicosia is set to be handed over to the public this month, marking a major step in the revitalization of the capital’s historic centre....

13. Cyprus ramps up efforts against illegal antiquities trafficking

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ramps-up-efforts-against-illegal-antiquities-trafficking

Cyprus is intensifying its efforts to combat the illegal excavation, trafficking, and sale of its antiquities, especially in the Turkish-occupied territories....

14. CMP identifies remains of eleven missing individuals in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/committee-on-missing-persons-identifies-remains-of-eleven-missing-individuals-in-2024

Significant progress has been made by the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) in Cyprus this year, with the identification of remains belonging to eleven individuals....

15. A sarcophagus in Antalya may hold the remains of Santa Claus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-sarcophagus-in-antalya-may-hold-the-remains-of-santa-claus

Archaeologists working at the St. Nicholas Church in Demre, Antalya, Türkiye, have uncovered a sarcophagus that may provide new insights into the final resting place of St. Nicholas, the historical figure behind the legend of Santa Claus....

16. Stelios Foundation donates equipment to aid CMP efforts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stelios-foundation-donates-equipment-to-aid-cmp-efforts

The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, spearheaded by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, has made a significant contribution to the humanitarian mission of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP)....

17. Ancient maritime trade between Cyprus and Palestine unearthed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-maritime-trade-between-cyprus-and-palestine-unearthed

In the summer of 2024, an excavation led by New York University at Maniki Harbour, near Agios Georgios Pegeias in Paphos, uncovered significant evidence of maritime trade connections between Cyprus and South Palestine in the 6th century AD...

18. Road to nowhere as Paphos-Polis project hits a dead end

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/road-to-nowhere-as-paphos-polis-project-hits-a-dead-end

The long-awaited Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project has hit a major roadblock, with construction halted at just 21% completion and the Republic of Cyprus now facing legal challenges from the former contractor, INTRAKAT. ...

19. Cyprus faces multi-million Euro losses as major development projects collapse

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-faces-multi-million-euro-losses-as-major-development-projects-collapse

Cyprus is facing significant financial and logistical challenges following the abrupt termination of contracts for major infrastructure projects, with some cases likely to lead to costly legal battles....

20. Archaeologists unearth rare medieval findings at Panagia Karmiotissa

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/archaeologists-unearth-rare-medieval-findings-at-panagia-karmiotissa

Archaeologists in Cyprus have unveiled a significant array of medieval findings at the Panagia Karmiotissa site, marking a discovery of rare scale and importance, according to the Cyprus Department of Antiquities. ...

21. US experts arrive in Cyprus to aid search for missing persons

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-experts-arrive-in-cyprus-to-aid-search-for-missing-persons

A team of forensic experts from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is set to arrive in Cyprus next week to assist in locating the remains of missing persons from the island’s past conflicts. ...

22. 2,000-year-old skeletons found beneath Petra’s Treasury

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/2-000-year-old-skeletons-found-beneath-petra-s-treasury

Archaeologists have uncovered a significant discovery beneath Petra's famed Treasury in Jordan, revealing a tomb with at least 12 human skeletons and artifacts dating back more than 2,000 years. ...

23. 19th-century message in a bottle found in France

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/19th-century-message-in-a-bottle-found-in-france

A group of volunteers excavating an ancient Gaulish site in Normandy, France, made a surprising discovery—a message in a bottle from 1825. The message was written by P.J. Féret,...

24. Excavations in Karavas to find remains of Turkish invasion victims

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/excavations-in-karavas-to-find-remains-of-turkish-invasion-victims

Excavations have begun in the ‘Pente Mili’ area of Karavas in Cyprus' occupied Kyrenia district, for locating the remains of the first victims of the Turkish invasion, approximately 40-70 people, the House Committee on Refugees, heard on Tuesday, as well as that developments were expected regarding the issue of remains that were sprayed with chemicals and could not be identified....

25. Ancient Cypriot settlement reveals child burial and early metallurgy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-cypriot-settlement-reveals-child-burial-and-early-metallurgy

Excavations at the ancient Chalcolithic settlement of Chlorakas-Palloures in Cyprus have unveiled remarkable insights into life on the island 5,000 years ago,...

26. New findings reveal life on Cyprus’ northwest coast 4,000 years ago

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-findings-reveal-life-on-cyprus-northwest-coast-4-000-years-ago

More information has been revealed about the Chalcolithic period and the Bronze Age on the island’s northwest coast during excavations at the Makounta-Voules Archaeological project in the Paphos district....

27. Progress and pain as 7 missing persons identified so far in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/progress-and-pain-as-7-missing-persons-identified-so-far-in-2024

The remains of five Greek Cypriots and two Turkish Cypriots were identified in 2024, highlighting the ongoing efforts of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) to bring closure to families affected by decades-old conflicts....

28. Historic Artemis statue found at Kourion site

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/historic-artemis-statue-found-at-kourion-site

A marble statue of Apollo’s twin sister Artemis dated to the fourth century CE was found during the 2024 final excavation season of the Kourion Urban Space Project....

29. Bronze age relics unearthed at Erimi-Pitharka, Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bronze-age-relics-unearthed-at-erimi-pitharka-limassol

The Erimi-Pitharka archaeological site, in Limassol district, dates to the Late Bronze Age, in accordance with previous findings, a press release issued by the Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture says....

30. Cyprus pledges €300K to enhance missing persons efforts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pledges-€300k-to-enhance-missing-persons-efforts

The recruitment of eight new archaeologists and the purchase of an excavator is ensured by the funding contributed by the Republic of Cyprus to the Committee......

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